Oscar Bobb is set to make his first start for Manchester City in three weeks as the team prepares for a match against Aston Villa. The Norway international recently played for 76 minutes in a 1-0 victory over Brentford on October 5. The match is scheduled for a 14:00 UK kick-off at Villa Park.
Bobb Returns as Aston Villa Faces Key Changes
In this match, Bobb will take on a midfield role. He joins teammates Tijjani Reijnders and Phil Foden, who have replaced Nico and Rico Lewis from the previous match—a 2-0 UEFA Champions League win against Villarreal.
City’s Starting XI
- Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Matheus Nunes
- Ruben Dias
- John Stones
- Josko Gvardiol
- Tijjani Reijnders
- Bernardo Silva (C)
- Oscar Bobb
- Phil Foden
- Savinho
- Erling Haaland
Aston Villa’s Starting XI
- Emiliano Martinez
- Matty Cash
- Ezri Konsa
- Pau Torres
- Lucas Digne
- Amadou Onana
- Boubacar Kamara
- John McGinn (C)
- Emiliano Buendía
- Duran Rogers
- Ollie Watkins
Match Overview
City aims to extend its unbeaten streak to ten matches across all competitions. This strong run includes victories against prominent teams like Manchester United and Napoli. Previously, City had a mixed experience at Villa Park, being winless in their last three visits, including a 2-1 defeat last season.
Current Form
Heading into this match weekend in the 2025/26 Premier League season, City leads the league with 17 goals scored. They currently share this top spot with Chelsea. Key players include Erling Haaland, who has scored eight league goals this season and maintained a record of scoring in his last twelve matches in all competitions.
Statistical Highlights
- Aston Villa has won their last two home league games against Manchester City.
- City has achieved more points than any other team in the Premier League since April (39 points).
- Erling Haaland is the only player to score in all four of City’s away matches this season.
As the match unfolds, fans will be eager to see how the lineup changes impact City’s gameplay and their pursuit of continued success in the league.
